THE SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR.

Bruce Herald, Volume XXIX, Issue 2957, 3 May 1898, Page 1

THE SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR.

Three American warships bombarded Mataozas, with the view of preventing the construction of earthworks. The bombardment lasted nearly an hour. Much damage was done. The shore batteries replied, but the warships were not touched. The Americen squadron bombarded the forts at the mouth of Havana Harbor, doing great execution, the earthworks were demolished and several guns dismounted, while many of the Spanish garrison were killed. The Spanish gunners fired 25 shots but did no damage. The Spaniards have succeeded in throwing 1000 additional troops into Cuba. The transport Montserrat, escaping the pursuit of two American cruisers, ran into Cienfugos and landed forces there.

The American Pacific fleet was expected at Manila on Saturday, and a naval engagement was likely to eventuate then.

The Detroit captured the steamer Abrasion Bolivia with 60,000d0i aboard.

There is great excitement at Puerto Rico throughout. Four Spanish gunboats are at San Juan, the capital. The consul has telegraphed for British warships, owing to danger of an outbreak. Martial law is being enforced with great tyranny.

Three explosive stores at Easton, Pennsylvania, have been blown up. The act is attributed to Spanish spies.

2000 marines and sailors were to be landed in Cuba on Saturday last, and act in. .conjunction with 19,000 insurgents, assisted by the fleet. The combined forces were to make an attack on Havana on Saturday. When the marines and insurgents succeed in ejecting the enemy from a fort desired as a military base troops will be hurried into Cuba. A large force is now at Tampa ready for embarkation.

America has ordered a supply of war ballodns from Paris.

The Spanish warships at St. Vincent are finding it difficult to obtain coal .

The American monitor Terror nighted the Spanish steamer Guido, which had banked her fires. The Guido attempted to escape, and the Terror at once gave chase. Before the chase was over an American gunboat came in sight and went to the as. sistance of the Terror. The Guido was forced to surrender. In addition to her ordinary cargo, she had on board 400,000-iol, which wan intended for the pay meet of the Spanish troops. ' ' : The Spanish newspapers report that the Ameaican ironclads were obliged, to withdraw from Cuba. Tbe Cardinals in Madrid are endeavoring to convince the popuhce that the Queen Regent shared the popular enthusiasm for the war.? A section of the Carlists and Republicans in Spain are furious at the inactivity of the' Saganta Government, and denounce the Ministry. The Ci^eVerde Spanish squadron has eailed southwards. General Blanco reports that '"tn ironclad belonging to the American squadron is ashore at Demas, and that three of her companion ships are helping her. Tbe Emperor of Austria haß given £20,000 to Spanish National War Fund, and will allow Austrian officers to fight for Spain. His nephew, Arch* Duke Eugene, is assisting the Queen Regent in Madrid.

The Cuban insurgents, in conjunction with the America us who landed during the week, attacked the town of Manzanillo, on the south coast of Cuba. After severe fighting the insurgents were victorious. Ihere were consider* able losses on both sides.

The flagship New York bombarded Cab mas, 37 miles west of Havana, and wrecked two batteries.

Three thousand South Americans bave landed in the south of Cuba to assist tbe Spanish.